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Phelps an Olympic Champion For The Ages
by John Pierce - Sunday, 17 August 2008
Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images
Michael Phelps won his unprecedented 8th Gold Medal of the 2008 Olympic Games, putting an exclamation point on what history is sure to call the greatest achievement in Olympic history. Read More
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The "Mike" Who Almost Beat Michael
by Aimee Berg - Saturday, 16 August 2008
The swimmer representing Serbia who almost beat Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly was born in California, competed for UC-Berkeley, and also goes by the name Mike. Meet Milorad Cavic. Read More
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Phelps wins 7th Olympic gold by 0.01 seconds
Friday, 15 August 2008
BEIJING (AP) Michael Phelps outtouched Milorad Cavic of Serbia at the wall to win the 100-meter butterfly, tying Mark Spitz's record of seven Olympic gold medals in one games. Read More
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Lochte wins U.S. duel in Olympic 200 backstroke
Friday, 15 August 2008
BEIJING (AP) Ryan Lochte upset defending champion Aaron Peirsol in the 200-meter backstroke at the Beijing Olympics on Friday, winning in a world-record time and dashing his teammate's hopes of completing a backstroke sweep for the second consecutive gam Read More
